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Mrs. A. Butaud Rites Are Held

Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday for Mrs. Alcibiade Butaud, 91, the former Celestina LeBlanc, of Lake Charles, the mother of six Vermilion residents.

Religious services were conducted in the St. Mary Magdalen Catholic church in Abbeville with burial following in the New Catholic cemetery under the direction of the Moss funeral home.

Survivors include six sons, Sidney and A.J., both of Henry, L.J. and Paul, both of Abbeville, C.L. and Robert, both of Amelia, Tex.; five daughters, Mrs. Henry Gautreaux and Mrs. Eugene Gautreaux, both of Abbeville, Mrs. W.H. Betteron of Port Neches, Texas, Mrs. Frank Martin of Franklin and Mrs. Tom Faulk of Lake Charles; 24 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren.

The six sons served as pallbearers.

(Published in The Abbeville Meridional on March 13, 1958)

Celestina married Charles Alcibiade Butaud 20 Feb 1886, Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA. Charles was born 6 Mar 1863, Cypremort, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 21 Aug 1938, Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 22 Aug 1938, St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery and Mausoleum - Abbeville, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral rites were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 22 in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Port Neches, Texas for Mrs. Lydia Betterton, 84, a native of Abbeville, who died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Reverend P.J. Hickey, pastor, conducted the funeral services. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Port Arthur, Texas.

She was the widow of the late W.H. Betteron of Port Neches, Texas.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Charles Holcomb of Texas City, Texas; five brothers, Robert and Clet Butaud of Beaumont, Texas, Paul Butaud of Erath; A.J. and L.J. Butaud of Abbeville, four sisters, Mrs. Tom Faulk of Lake Charles, Mrs. Frank Martin of Franklin, Mrs. Eugene Gautreaux and Mrs. Henry Gautreaux both of Abbeville; four grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

(Published in The Abbeville Meridional on July 29, 1971)

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Rites set in Port Neches for Mrs. Lydia Betterton

BEAUMONT - Mrs. Lydia Betterton, 84, of 713 Marion street in Port Neches, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont.

A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Sheffield Funeral home in Port Neches.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth's Catholic church, with the Rev. P. H. Hickey officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery.

Mrs. Betterton was a native of Abbeville, La., and a 48-year resident of Port Neches.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Charles Holcomb of Texas City; four sisters, Mrs. Tom Faulk of Lake Charles, La., Mrs. Frank Martin of Franklin, La., Mrs. Eugene Gautreaux and Mrs. Henry Gautreaux, both of Abbeville; five brothers, Robert and Clet Butaud, both of Beaumont, Carl Butaud of Erath, La., and A. J. and L. J. Butaud, both of Abbeville.

(Published in The Port Arthur News on July 21, 1971)

Lydia — William Headly Betterton. William was born 7 Dec 1875, Mt. Airy, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA; died 5 Oct 1940, Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Oct 1940, Greenlawn Memorial Park - Groves, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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ABBEVILLE - Funeral services are scheduled for today at 2 p.m. in St. John Catholic Church in Henry for Sidney Butaud, 79, who died in the Abbeville General Hospital at 7:45 a.m. Saturday.

Interment will follow in the New Catholic Cemetery in Abbeville.

He was a resident of Henry and a retired dairyman.

Survivors include his widow, the former Effie Bodin of Henry; three sons, J.W. Butaud of Beaumont, Texas, Gordon, of Port Arthur, Gerald of Henry, one daughter, Mrs. L.B. Smith, Port Arthur; five brothers, L.J. of Abbeville, A.J. of Henry, Robert of Beaumont, C.L. of Beaumont, and Paul of Henry; five sisters, Mrs. W.H. Betterton of Port Neches, Texas, Mrs. Eugene Gautreaux of Abbeville; Mrs. Henry Gautreaux of Abbeville, Mrs. Frank Martin of Franklin, Mrs. Tom Faulk of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

The First National Funeral Home in Abbeville, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

(Published in The Lafayette Daily Advertiser on December 11, 1966)



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Funeral rites were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the St. John's Catholic church at Henry for Sidney Butaud, 73, retired dairyman of the Henry area who died Saturday morning at 7:45 o'clock in the Abbeville General Hospital.

Burial was in the New Catholic cemetery in Abbeville.

Survivors are his widow, the former Effie Bodin, three sons, J. W. of Beaumont, Texas, Gordon, of Port Arthur, Texas, and Gerald of Henry; a daughter, Mrs. L. B. Smith, Port Arthur, Texas, five brothers, L. J. of Abbeville, A. J. and Paul of Henry, C. L. and Robert of Beaumont, Texas; five sisters, Mrs. W. H. Betterton of Port Neches, Texas, Mrs. Eugene Gautreaux and Mrs. Henry Gautreaux of Abbeville, Mrs. Frank Martin of Franklin and Mrs. Tom Faulk of Lake Charles; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

The First National Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(Published in The Abbeville Meridional on December 15, 1966)

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Lydia Sarah Holcomb, 82, departed this life Saturday, July 09, 2011, after a short, courageous battle with cancer. She had fought this courageous battle once before in 1984 and won, but this time God decided he needed another angel. Sarah was born August 15, 1928 to William and Lydia Betterton. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 63 years Charles R. Holcomb, many dear aunts, uncles and friends.

Sarah is survived by her daughters, Judy Minter, Charlene Jackson, Louise Feder and husband Robin adored only son Charles R. Holcomb, Jr. and wife Clara. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Sarah Mabry and life partner Manuela Ziemer, Julie Mabry, Stephanie Thomassen, Teresa Baskin, Joshua Jackson, Chad Feder, Alicia Feder, Jessica, Victoria, and Sarah Holcomb, Virginia Holcomb and fianc Craig Fregia, Zasha Henderson, and Brandy Betancourt and husband Lee four greatgrandsons: Kovi Johnson, Christian Thomassen, Madden and Peyton Betancourt, and great granddaughter Kylei Fregia her sisterinlaw Louise Crawford and husband Randy mother of her granddaughters, Cheryl Handeland special nephews and nieces, many dear friends and a special group of the GOTCHA Girls who made her their second mom over these last 3 years.

Sarah was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a loving and caring woman who devoted her life to her family. Our mother rarely complained and always thought of others before herself. She made our house a home, was always there to greet us with a delicious hot meal and words of encouragement. Her holiday traditions and meals are forever a part of us. She was the root that held our family together.

Sarah was a graduate of Port NechesGroves High School and enjoyed attending each reunion. She was a member of the Texas City Order of the Eastern Star 626 and devoted many hours to volunteering at the Shriners Hospital. She loved music and was a diehard groupie of Pee Wee Bowen. The family would like to thank this class act man for visiting her and giving her a private performance of her fav Mustang Sally.

Visitation will be held at EmkenLinton Funeral Home at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday July 13, 2011 at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow at Forest Park East, 21620 Gulf FWY, Webster, TX.

Pallbearers will be Robin Feder, Mike Crawford, Don Crawford, and her beloved grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff of Baywind Village for their loving care these last three years and her namesake granddaughter Sarah Ellen Mabry for her devotion and loving care.

(Published by EmkenLinton Funeral Home of Texas City, TX)

Lydia married Charles Richard Holcomb 17 Nov 1945, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, USA. Charles was born 9 Jan 1926, Diboll, Angelina County, Texas, USA; died 23 Aug 2008, Texas City, Galveston County, Texas, USA; was buried 26 Aug 2008, Ryan Chapel Cemetery - Diboll, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

J.A. married J.C. Mabry [Group Sheet]

J.A. married J.M. Minter, III [Group Sheet]

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Sarah Charlene Holcomb Jackson died peacefully at home August 15, 2017 surrounded by family, days short of her 67th birthday. She was born August 30, 1950. 

Charlene was a lifelong resident of Texas City, Texas graduating from Texas City High School in 1968. She would proudly tell everyone she was the president of Future Homemakers of America and a May Fete Princess. After high school, she attended Lamar University for two years with a pre-med major.

Charlene was employed by Southwestern Bell for 15 years. Most of these years, she was a single mom. She worked hard at this difficult job to provide her three children a good home and a good life. Her only son, Josh was in special Olympics and she saw to it that he and his friends made it to their events. She was supportive of all things Special Olympics and was once named Special Olympics Mom of the year.

Charlene loved a good margarita, Mexican food, the beach, animals, her family and the ID network. In her youth, she was an avid reader.

In 2005 Charlene beat breast cancer, but this year cancer came back with a vengeance, and had spread throughout her body. After a brief courageous battle, her late mother called her home on this special day.

For the last 30 years her son, Josh has been her constant companion, giving each other support through many challenges; however, Josh will quickly tell you he would rather be living with Steve Martin and his 12 children.

She is preceded in death by her namesakes, parents, Sarah and Charles R. Holcomb, Sr.

Charlene is survived by sisters, Judy Holcomb Minter and Elizabeth Louise Feder (Robin); brother, Charles R Holcomb, Jr. (Clara); daughters, Stephanie Thomassen (Riko), Teresa Baskin, and son; Josh Jackson; grandsons, Christian Thomassen and Kovi Johnson; nieces, Sarah and Julie Mabry, Alicia Feder, Jessica, Virginia, Victoria, and Sarah Holcomb, and nephew, Chad Feder. 

The family would like to thank Larry Baskin, her caregiver, and all the family and friends that surrounded her with food, laughter, and love.

The family will greet visitors from 2-3pm with 3pm Memorial Services to follow this Saturday, August 19, 20174 at Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Fwy, Texas City, TX.

(Published by Carnes Funeral Home of Texas City, TX)

Sarah married C.L. Baskin, Jr. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married R.D. Jackson [Group Sheet]

E.L. married R.A. Feder [Group Sheet]

C.R. married C.L. Handeland [Group Sheet]